2025 Commencement Program

Commencement 64TH ANNUAL

May 9, 2025 Hafner Recreation Center

| A MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNI BOARD PRESIDENT Greetings, On behalf of the Hilbert Alumni Association Board, I want to congratulate the Hilbert College Class of 2025 on the completion of your studies at our beloved alma mater. You are now a fellow Hilbert alumnus, and we officially welcome you as new members of the Hilbert College Alumni Association.

The alumni association provides a vital link between the over 8,000 living alumni and the College through career networking, alumni events, charitable support and reunions. As you move on with excitement upon graduation, know that the Hilbert alumni community welcomes you and will forever keep you connected to our amazing campus community and fellow alumni.

As you leave us, we ask you to go out in the world and tell the great story of Hilbert College. Tell them about the caring community that you have been a part of and the opportunities you have had to study in a nationally recognized college. Tell them about the opportunity to learn from faculty, participate in research and internships – to be at a place where faculty knows your name. Tell them this story with a grateful, open heart – letting them know that Hilbert gave you the opportunity to make an impact not only while you studied here, but now in the world.

On behalf of the Hilbert Alumni Association Board members and all members of the Alumni Association, we look forward to seeing you, hearing from you – learning about your lives after Hilbert. Don’t forget to share the Hilbert story with all those you meet in this world. It is after all – your story.

Congratulations!

Lisa Beckwith ’15, LCSW President Hilbert College Alumni Association Board of Directors

| ORDER OF EXERCISES INTRODUCTION OF ACADEMIC PROCESSION Dr. Kristine Still, Ph.D. Provost & Executive Vice President NATIONAL ANTHEM & ALMA MATER

Performed by: Hawk-a-pella

INVOCATION Sister Marcia Ann Fiutko, FSSJ ‘73 General Minister, Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph & Hilbert Trustee PRESENTATION OF THE PRESIDENT’S MEDAL Dr. Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D., MFA President PRESENTATION OF THE HILBERT COLLEGE MEDAL Dr. Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D., MFA President COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Laurie Boreanaz Carra ‘81 Chairperson, Hilbert College Board of Trustees STUDENT ADDRESS Makayla Nunley, Crime Scene Investigation

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES

Dr. Kristine Still, Ph.D.

CONFERRING OF DEGREES Dr. Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D., MFA PRESENTATION OF STUDENT AWARDS Dr. Kristine Still, Ph.D. Lambert and Margaret Graham Award

Kimberly Bruch Raczkowski Memorial Alumni Association Award Sister Mary Edwina Bogel Award John W. Kissel Award Saint Catherine Medal PRESIDENT’S REMARKS Dr. Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D., MFA BENEDICTION The Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher, Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo PRESENTATION OF THE GRADUATING CLASS

Dr. Kristine Still, Ph.D.

RECESSIONAL Performed by: Celtic Spirit Pipe Band

| KEYNOTE SPEAKER Laurie Boreanaz Carra ‘81

Laurie’s arrival at Hilbert in 1979 marked a pivotal moment in what would become a diverse and successful career in the law. Laurie graduated with an associate’s degree in paralegal studies in 1981, went on to the State University of New York at Fredonia to earn her bachelor’s in political science in 1983, and earned her J.D. at Union University - Albany Law School in ‘87.

Laurie followed her father Harold Boreanaz into the legal profession, eventually serving as managing partner at the law firm Boreanaz, Carra & Boreanaz, where she focused on civil litigation and high-profile criminal defense. Following the elder Boreanaz’s passing in 1993, Laurie and her brother Robert brought their busy practices and loyal clients to Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP, where she served as special counsel.

With a passion for higher education that began at Hilbert, Laurie left private practice to become Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Chief Disciplinary Officer, and Student Liaison at Canisius College, where she helped guide the institution through a pivotal period that saw new rules and regulations around student record keeping, misconduct, and other issues.

Laurie then spent seven years as a Confidential Law Clerk with the United States District Court for the Western District of New York before going in-house with Independent Health, Western New York’s innovative, nonprofit health insurance provider.

Laurie returned to Hilbert as an active member of the Alumni Association in 2014 before beginning her first term on the board of trustees in 2017. In her tenure on the board, Laurie has been an instrumental influence and guiding force for Hilbert’s strategic transformation and growth. As board member and eventually chair, Laurie helped to hire President Michael S. Brophy, PhD MFA, launch and grow Hilbert College Global, significantly expand Hilbert College Athletics, and most recently form the nonprofit consortium Franciscan Services to acquire Valley College.

| STUDENT AWARDS Lambert and Margaret Graham Award The Lambert and Margaret Graham Award is bestowed annually upon the adult student who, as a full-time student at Hilbert College, has maintained the highest cumulative quality point average.

Kimberly Bruch Raczkowski Memorial Alumni Association Award The Kimberly Bruch Raczkowski Memorial Alumni Association Award is named in honor of a 1991 graduate, a woman whose zest for life at Hilbert College made her untimely death all the more tragic. This award is bestowed upon a person who personifies integrity and moral character, a person who exhibits leadership qualities and reflects the spirit of Hilbert College.

John W. Kissel Award The John W. Kissel Award, named after a former vice president for Student Life who dedicated himself to enhancing student life at Hilbert College for over 30 years, is bestowed annually upon the graduate whose leadership in activities and programs of Hilbert College renders them outstanding. The student’s character, intellectual progress, and organizational skills are also taken into consideration.

Sister Mary Edwina Bogel Award The Sister Mary Edwina Bogel Award, named after the first president of Hilbert College, is bestowed annually upon the graduate whose devoted service to their fellow students and to the campus community renders them outstanding. The student’s character and intellectual achievement are also taken into consideration.

Saint Catherine Medal The Saint Catherine Medal for Student Achievement is an annual honor awarded at colleges and universities affiliated with Kappa Gamma Pi, the National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society. The Saint Catherine Medal is the highest honor given to graduate students at Hilbert College. The Saint Catherine Medal recognizes graduate students who represent the high ideals of a Catholic college education. The recipients are selected on the basis of leadership and service to the college and the greater community. These individuals have performed at the highest levels throughout their studies while maintaining Hilbert’s core values of respect, service, compassion, peace, hope, joy, integrity, and vision.

| SPECIAL DISTINCTIONS Delta Alpha Pi • Blue & Yellow Cord

African American Heritage • Kente Stole

Delta Alpha Pi is an International Honor Society that recognizes students with disabilities for their academic accomplishments.

First Generation Students • Light Blue Stole

Kappa Gamma Pi • Mahogany & Ivory Cord Kappa Gamma Pi exemplifies excellence in leadership, scholarship, faith and service.

Higher Education Opportunity Program • Blue & Yellow Stole International Students • Blue & Green Cord Leadership Scholars Program • White Stole Native American Heritage • Purple & White Stole

Psi Chi • Navy Blue & Silver Medal

STEM Club • Kelly Green Cord

Psi Chi is an International Honor Society whose mission is to recognize and promote excellence in the science and application of psychology.

Student-Athletes • Blue & Gold Cord

Sigma Beta Delta • Green & Yellow Cord Sigma Beta Delta is an Honor Society that encourages and recognizes scholarship and accomplishment among students of business, management, and administration.

Sigma Tau Delta Society • Pin Sigma Tau Delta is an International Honor Society that distinguishes students for their high achievement in English language and literature.

Student Government Association • White Stole Veteran & Military Students • Red, White, & Blue Cord

| DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

| VETERANS & MILITARY ALIGNED STUDENTS

McGrath Award in Accounting Sophia Gryglewicz

Rony Caballero Kaula Carr Alyssa Coyne

Hilbert College Award in Accounting Jack Duffek McGrath Award in Business Management Matthew Kennedy Hilbert College Award in Business Management Olivia Scolese McGrath Award in Criminal Justice TJ Burgess Hilbert College Award in Criminal Justice Kelsey Schlagenhauf McGrath Award in Crime Scene Investigation Makayla Nunley Hilbert College Award in Crime Scene Investigation Alyssa Collier McGrath Award in Cybersecurity Julia Stechenfinger Hilbert College Award in Cybersecurity Shane Schafer McGrath Award in Digital Media and Communications Kenneth Trometer Hilbert College Award in Digital Media and Communications Jamal Harris McGrath Award in English Miranda Johnson McGrath Award in Forensic Science Courtney Geier McGrath Award in Human Services Eylessia Stilson Hilbert College Award in Human Services Dylan Heine McGrath Award in Political Science Alexander Blair McGrath Award in Psychology Mia Mahar Hilbert College Award in Psychology Carly Vella McGrath Award in Sports Industry Management Joseph DiMaria Hilbert College Award in Sports Industry Management Christopher Shea

Connor Joseph Higgins Conner Klein Mitchell Ryan Satterfield

| HILBERT COLLEGE GRADUATES OF DISTINCTION Each year Hilbert College recognizes graduating students based on the criteria of scholarship, participation and leadership, citizenship, and living the Hilbert College values of compassion, integrity, respect, vision, service, peace, hope, and joy.

Taimaa Awad Gabrielle Calandra Chloe Champagne Alyssa Collier Bradley Converse Alexis Devendorf Faith Dyet Morgan Ebert Elijah Feneziani Courtney Geier

Jamal Harris Dylan Heine Angel Howie Imari Jenkins Josh Kacalski Alexis Kelson Matthew Kennedy Mia Mahar Nathan Moore Makayla Nunley

Hunter Otero Paris Pinguelo Kelsey Schlagenhauf Olivia Scolese Kenneth Trometer Hannah Vattes Alshanti Washington Matthew Whelan Cami Whitaker

| HILBERT COLLEGE HONORS PROGRAM The Hilbert College Honors Program is a community that provides an intellectual learning experience for Hilbert’s top students in a challenging setting that fosters excellence and a diversity of opinions. Honors students explore new knowledge through advanced coursework, colloquium experiences, and a capstone presentation, while meeting specific GPA and community service requirements.

Taimaa Awad Nicholas Baritot Emma Colindres Elisa Coronado Alexis Devendorf Courtney Geier Alexis Haffa Jamal Harris

Mia Mahar Abigail McCormick Makayla Nunley Shane Schafer Kelsey Schlagenhauf Julia Stechenfinger Kenneth Trometer Cami Whitaker

Yellow Stole

| HILBERT COLLEGE BLUE AND WHITE SOCIETY Students from the graduating class are selected for membership in Hilbert College’s Blue and White Society, which recognizes those who have excelled both academically and through extracurricular activities. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 while providing extraordinary leadership to the campus through campus activities, service, or academic programs.

Alyssa Collier Bradley Converse Alexis Devendorf Faith Dyet Morgan Ebert Imari Jenkins

Mia Mahar Makayla Nunley Paris Pinguelo Kenneth Trometer Cami Whitaker

Blue & White Cords

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Associate Degree Candidates

Master Degree Candidates

Bachelor Degree Candidates

Saana Maria Alsadoun AA Liberal Arts Paula Jo Barton AA Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling Beckham Blair AA Criminal Justice Rony Caballero AA Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling Kaya Kennedi Carriero AA Criminal Justice Gabrielle Cooper AA Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling Hayden X. Evans AA Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling Emmanuel McClain AA Liberal Arts Arionsae McCutcheon AAS Business Administration Natalie Ivanna Ruhlmann AA Liberal Arts Aniah Marie Thomas AA Liberal Arts Johanna Vellon AA Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling Clifford Scott Zeigler AA Liberal Arts

Justine Margaret Chitwood MS Criminal Justice Administration Leandra Delise Cruz MS Criminal Justice Administration John Davin-Flynn MS Criminal Justice Administration Morgan Lillian Demanchick MS Criminal Justice Administration Mackenzie Lauren Foltarz MS Criminal Justice Administration Carolynne Herko MS Criminal Justice Administration Camilo Hoyos MPA Public Administration Michael Ladoszka MPA Public Administration Nakia S. Manley MPA Public Administration Kaylyn Noell Marcoff MPA Public Administration Colum Patrick Mecca MS Criminal Justice Administration Gianna Sonja Melton MS Criminal Justice Administration Emilie Rose Monahan MS Criminal Justice Administration Logan James Peck MS Criminal Justice Administration Shelly L. Smith MPA Public Administration Trevor D. Stevens MS Criminal Justice Administration Lindsey Suzanne Vollmer MS Criminal Justice Administration Toyolene Matrice Wallace MPA Public Administration Patrick Michael Whelan MPA Public Administration

James Amarosa BS Criminal Justice John Andreeff IV •• BS Crime Scene Investigation Erik J. Artieri BS Criminal Justice Taimaa Adeb Awad BA Biology Nicholas Kenneth Baritot •••• BS Criminal Justice Savanah R. Bates BS Accounting Valencia J. Batista BA Psychology BS Criminal Justice Jason Andrew Beckwith •• BS Crime Scene Investigation Alexander Paul Blair •••• BS Political Science Austin Boies BS Business Management Brianna M. Borowiak BS Business Management Louis Bowles BS Human Services Grace Catherine Boyd BS Crime Scene Investigation Quran Mehki Briggs BS Crime Scene Investigation Amanda Lynne Brophy ••• BA Psychology Thomas Joseph Burgess, Jr. •••• BS Criminal Justice Jonathan Burgos, Jr. BS Accounting Gabriel James Cadete BS Cybersecurity Gabrielle Calandra •• BS Criminal Justice Kaula Carr •••• BA Psychology Mackenzie Doris Catan BS Criminal Justice Chloe Olivia Champagne BS Crime Scene Investigation Reese Chase BS Criminal Justice Adam Hussnain Cheema BS Business Management

Benjamin Chowaniec BS Business Management Emma Renee Colindres •••• BS Crime Scene Investigation Alyssa Marie Collier •••• BS Crime Scene Investigation Bradley Charles Converse •••• BS Criminal Justice Jenna Elizabeth Corigliano •• BA Psychology Elisa Marie Coronado •••• BA Psychology Alyssa Coyne BS Criminal Justice Gabrielle Adela Custard ••• BS Crime Scene Investigation Summer Dalton BS Criminal Justice Kaitlyn Davidson BA Psychology Brooklyn Rosario Delio ••• BS Crime Scene Investigation Nicole L. Dell ••• BA Psychology Alexis Devendorf ••• BS Crime Scene Investigation Joseph Michael DiMaria •• BS Sports Industry Management Lauryn Marie DiPalma BS Crime Scene Investigation Samuel Anthony DiPrima BS Criminal Justice Connor Dispense BS Criminal Justice Nicholas R. Donaldson •••• BS Criminal Justice Matthew Pearson Dubreville •••• BS Crime Scene Investigation Jack Vincent Duffek •• BS Accounting Faith Marie Dyet BS Criminal Justice Morgan Julia Ebert •• BS Crime Scene Investigation Jenna Lillie Eberth BS Crime Scene Investigation Michaela Elliott •••• BA Digital Media & Communication Shaheem Ellis BA Biology

Anna Faulkner •••• BS Crime Scene Investigation Elijah James Feneziani •••• BS Crime Scene Investigation Michael Fidanza-Carson BS Accounting Kyreese Fisher BS Business Management Jeffrey R. Fleming BS Crime Scene Investigation Jenavee Gia Fraticelli BS Crime Scene Investigation Emily Christina Garnett •• BS Crime Scene Investigation Aissatou Gassama BS Business Management Tyler Keith Gawronski •••• BS Cybersecurity Courtney Morgan Geier ••• BS Forensic Science Carolyn Elizabeth Ginsburg •••• BS Criminal Justice Alexia Georgia Green BS Crime Scene Investigation Joseph M. Grisanti BS Criminal Justice Sophia Elizabeth Gryglewicz ••• BS Accounting Alexis Haffa •• BS Criminal Justice Hector Harris BS Business Management Jamal Terrance Harris, Jr. ••• BA Digital Media & Communication Noah D. Hart BS Sports Industry Management Tyler Hassell •• BA Psychology Dylan C. Heine •••• BS Human Services Connor Joseph Higgins BS Cybersecurity Samantha Elyssa Hilliard BS Crime Scene Investigation Angel Lee Howie BS Criminal Justice William Joseph Hudson •• BS Criminal Justice Timothy Huttenlocker BS Crime Scene Investigation

Wendy Sue Inman BS Human Services Imari A. Jenkins •• BS Criminal Justice Miranda L. Johnson ••• BA English Haylee Morgan Jozwiak BS Criminal Justice Joshua Thomas Kacalski BA Psychology Nicholas Katashuk BA Psychology Bradley Richard Kellner BS Cybersecurity Alexis Faye Kelson BS Human Services Matthew David Kennedy BS Business Management Faith Kennedy BS Human Services Kendyl Nicole Kerner •• BS Crime Scene Investigation Joshua Thomas Kidder BS Political Science Christopher John Klein BS Criminal Justice Conner Klein ••• BS Cybersecurity Kathryn Kociszewski BS Forensic Science Tahlia D. Kosek BS Crime Scene Investigation Brian John Laskowski BS Business Management Maeve McKenna Lawless •••• BS Crime Scene Investigation Ryan Levcik BS Business Management Nylesha Marie Levy •• BS Criminal Justice Alexander Armand Lutz BS Cybersecurity Mia Maria Erlinka Lopez-Mahar •••• BA Psychology BA Digital Media & Communication Gabriella Maldonado BS Business Management Roger William Marchione BS Cybersecurity Derek Anthonie Martinez BA Digital Media & Communication

Griffin McAndrews BS Sports Industry Management Abigail G. McCormick BS Criminal Justice Fayonna Rose McCutcheon BA Psychology Madison Margaret McIntosh BS Criminal Justice Mark James Michalek, Jr •• BS Cybersecurity Ryan Craig Michelsen •• BS Cybersecurity Gaven Miller BS Criminal Justice Griffin Miller BS Criminal Justice Kameron Cavelle Milton BS Cybersecurity Emma Corinne Monson •••• BA Psychology AA Criminal Justice Nathan Moore BA Psychology Nicole Hannah Mustaca ••• BS Crime Scene Investigation Makayla Nunley •••• BS Crime Scene Investigation Kelly Corrina Nunnally BS Criminal Justice Evan Patrick Oliver BS Criminal Justice Maddison V. Opeka ••• BS Crime Scene Investigation Hunter Rane Otero ••• BS Cybersecurity Makayla Mary Patronik BS Criminal Justice Paris Kihei Pinguelo •• BS Crime Scene Investigation Michael David Pogorzelski ••• BS Cybersecurity Justin Poumpey BS Criminal Justice Jessica C. Princess BA Psychology Mohammad Tahmid Rahman •• BS Cybersecurity Delayne Elizabeth Reagan •••• BS Crime Scene Investigation Amanda S. Reese BA Psychology

Kayleigh Marie Rigel BS Human Services Sophia Madalena Roncska BS Criminal Justice David Thomas Rypinski BA Digital Media & Communication Jason Ross Sage BS Criminal Justice Mitchell Ryan Satterfield BS Human Services Shane Helmut Schafer •••• BS Cybersecurity Kelsey Schlagenhauf •••• BS Criminal Justice John S. Schroth BS Business Management Ethan G. Schwinn •••• BA Psychology Olivia Rose Scolese BS Business Management Scout Renee Seelau •• BS Crime Scene Investigation Corelys Marie Serrano Rivera ••• BA Psychology Christopher John Shea BS Sports Industry Management Mason Shehadi BS Business Management Amanda Joanna Spencer BS Criminal Justice Julia Morgan Stechenfinger •••• BS Cybersecurity Kasper Anthony Stephens •• BS Crime Scene Investigation Susan E. Still ••• BS Criminal Justice Leah Tomaszewski BA Digital Media & Communication Kenneth James Trometer •••• BA Digital Media & Communication Brandon Turnbull BS Business Management Hannah Marie Vattes BS Liberal Studies Carly Centra Vella •••• BA Psychology McKenzie Clair Walker BS Criminal Justice Kathleen M. Walsh •• BS Criminal Justice

Kaitlyn Warren •••• BA Psychology Alshanti Kira Washington BS Criminal Justice Lierra Myria Weng BS Crime Scene Investigation Matthew Brian Whelan BA Biology Cami Jo Whitaker •••• BS Crime Scene Investigation Rhoneisha Whitfield •• BS Criminal Justice Sarah Wick BA Biology Shavonna Unique Wilson-Newkirk BS Criminal Justice

| HILBERT COLLEGE OFFICERS & BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers

Trustees

Dr. Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D., MFA President

Ericka N. Bennett Vice President, Corporate Ethics, Research Integrity & Research Subject Protection, Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Ryan Caster Interim Chief Financial Officer Kathleen M. Christy Vice President for Institutional Advancement Dr. Diedre DeBose Vice President of Mission & Equity Dr. Todd Harris Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students Meghan Harmon Vice President for Undergraduate Enrollment Management Donald Lando Vice President of Hilbert College Global Timothy Seil Director of Athletics Dr. Kristine Still Provost & Executive Vice President Jeremy L. Trumble Chief Information Officer Trustee Officers Laurie Boreanaz Carra ‘81, Chairperson Senior Deputy Counsel, Independent Health Lamont Williams, Vice Chair Entrepreneur Tarrance Heard, ‘94 Secretary Member-At-Large, Buffalo Public School Board

Anthony J. Billittier IV, MD Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, Independent Health William D. Brinson ’96 Academic Coach and Multicultural Student Support Services Coordinator, Niagara County Community College Dr. Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D., MFA President (ex officio), Hilbert College Mindy Cervoni President & CEO, Community Services for Every1 Brian J. Connolly Principal, Connolly Studios Rev. Sean DiMaria Vicar Forane, Southern Erie Diocese of Buffalo Michael C. Donlon Bond, Schoeneck & King Business & Transactions Attorney Sister Marcia Ann Fiutko, FSSJ ‘73 General Minister, Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph Richard C. Hamister New York Region President, Northwest Bank Honorable Craig Hannah New York State Supreme Court Justice, 8th Judicial District Rev. Ted Jost Senior Parochial Vicar, Southern Erie Diocese of Buffalo Michael McCabe Vice President, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Delaware North

Michael C. Mommertz, MPA ’06, ’16 Senior VP/Product Owner, M&T Bank Father Jim Monaco St. Joseph’s University Parish Louis Petrucci, MPA ‘15 Executive Director, Support Services Corporation Lisa A. Ressman ‘99 Vice President of Finance, Person Centered Services Care Coordination, LLC, Chief Executive Officer, Heritage Ministries Jennifer Seib, LMHC, CSAC, ‘03 Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives , BestSelf Behavioral Health Richard C. Suchan Chief Operating Officer, Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Michelle A. Sullivan, CPA Director/Partner, Freed Maxick Honorary Trustees Lisa Beckwith ‘15 President, Hilbert Alumni Association Trustees Emeriti G. Gary Berner Sister Andrea Ciszewski, FSSJ ‘66 Robert Drago, Sr. Daniel Gernatt, Jr. Bradley Hafner Carol Kociela Maureen Saab Karen Gaughan Scott Thomas Waring, Jr. Merle Whitehead President Emerita Sister Edmunette Paczesny, FSSJ, Ph.D.

| OUR MISSION

| HILBERT ALMA MATER

Hilbert College is an independent institution of higher learning that embraces its Catholic Franciscan heritage and values.

Students from diverse backgrounds are educated in liberal arts and professional programs to become informed citizens committed to serving and strengthening their communities.

Since nineteen fifty-seven, our Franciscan mission shows, Giving us a moral guide, learning what we need to know.

Our roots run deep like apple trees, through every high and low.

| THE SEAL The cross on the Hilbert College seal is the foundation of Franciscan learning. Education meant to St. Francis of Assisi what it meant to Christ. It is education in its best Christian concept, the educare from the state of ignorance and sin to the state of wisdom and grace. Effective aid and means are found in the mystery of redemption.

The intertwined hands are the symbol of the close union that existed between St. Francis and Christ. The use of educational precepts and programs is affected only through our knowledge, love and imitation of Christ.

So, Hilbert, we will sing with the lessons you’ve taught us.

Service, hope, and virtueWe take into the sky!

Soaring high, the Hilbert Hawks!

Because of you, we shall fly!

In learning paths, we walk as one; Our journey has just begun.

You are our light, our shining beacon bright!

So, Hilbert, we will sing with the lessons you’ve taught us.

Service, hope, and virtueWe take into the sky!

Soaring high, the Hilbert Hawks!

Because of you, we shall fly!

Because of you, we shall fly!

The torch is the symbol of the light of truth.

The 12 stars symbolize the diadem of stars upon the head of “the glorious woman clothed with the sun” and represents Our Lady’s title, the Immaculate Conception. Mary possesses, to the fullest, the harmonious balance of all human endowments that prevailed before the fall in the Garden of Eden. Thus, Mary Immaculate exemplifies in a singular way the ideal perfection that is the goal of Christian education. By reason of her role as the teacher of Christ, the master of teachers and exemplar of St. Francis of Assisi, the Blessed Virgin Mary is eminently qualified to direct the spiritual and intellectual formation of students the Franciscan way.

| THE SECOND LETTER TO AGNES OF PRAGUE What you hold, may you (always) hold, What you do, may you (always) do and never abandon.

But with swift pace, light step, Unswerving feet, So that even your steps stir up no dust, May you go forward Securely, joyfully, and swiftly, On the path of prudent happiness, Not believing anything, Not agreeing with anything That would dissuade you from this resolution Or that would place a stumbling block for you on the way, So that you may offer your vows to the Most High In the pursuit of that perfection To which the Spirit of the Lord has called you.

St. Clare of Assisi, Foundress of the Poor Clares the Second Order of St. Francis

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